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The Man in the Iron Mask

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Original title

The Man in the Iron Mask

Year

1939

Running time

96 min.

Country

United States

Director

James Whale

Screenwriter

George Bruce. Novel: Alejandro Dumas

Cast

Music

Lucien Moraweck

Cinematography

Robert H. Planck (B&W)

Producer

Edward Small Productions, United Artists

Genre

Adventure | Historical. Costume Drama. 17th Century. Swashbuckler

Movie Groups

Alexandre Dumas Adaptations

Synopsis

D'Artagnan and the musketeers are the only ones who know of the existence of a twin brother, and Fouquet uses his influence to keep everyone silenced. The main story was changed by portraying Louis XIV as selfish, cruel, and incompetent, and Philippe the kind-hearted brother who is raised by D'Artagnan and the musketeers and does not even know that he has an identical twin. When the truth is discovered, Louis XIV has Philippe imprisoned with the iron mask placed on him, hoping that Philippe's beard will grow inside the mask and eventually strangle him.

Awards: 1940: Oscar: Nominated for Best Original Music

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The Man in the Iron Mask

1939

James Whale

6.5

(225)